What's the point of a smallsword They seem shit in just

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>>33855899
right here dummy

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>>33855906
I laughed and I hate you for it

small enough to carry around all the time
like daily-life carrying a pistol vs carrying a rifle

>>33855899
They were literally Ye Olden CCW.

Something you could carry comfortably all day and which seemed relatively unimposing, but was still a legit weapon.

>>33855899
None at all on a battlefield, some were used by commanders and the likes but they really aren't a battle weapon. They are however used for duelling and self protection. Their origin is from the rapier which declined as they were fucking long and hard to carry at the waist.

>>33855899
They sting and they're fast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cd9ctDsxe0

>>33855906
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>>33855899
Same point as subcompact pistols.

>>33855906
>>33855938

choking

>>33855899
They're small, they're fast. In a time without modern medicine, even a small puncture to the chest will kill you, so they're alright for deterrence. Also, they're very stylish and get all the ladies wet.

>>33855906
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>>33855899
The smallsword is light, easy to carry, and it's a deadly spike with a nimble design. They might look puny compared to your "manly" greatswords, but they are damn good.

>>33855981
Unless your battlefield happened to be on a ship boarding action, where you wouldn't have room to use a larger weapon.

>>33855899
Throat stab
Exceedingly sharp and light